But had they even troubled to call in the police?
Barney Bill thought not, and Paul agreed.

The police were very unpopular in Budge Street--almost as unpopular as Paul.

In all probability the Buttons were only too glad to be rid of him.

If he found no favour in the eyes of Mrs.Button, in the eyes of Button he was detestable.

Occasionally he spoke of them to Barney Bill on his rare appearances in London, but for prudential motives the latter had struck Bludston out of his itinerary and could give no information.